Sowood Preschool

Sowood Preschool provides quality Early Years Education and childcare in a beautiful rural setting.  We have places available for 2-5 year olds within term time and we accept childcare vouchers and 2 year old funded places, as well as places for 30 hours funding.  We are able to offer a hot lunch and pudding which are freshly cooked each day in our own kitchen.

Please contact 01422 374367 (Preschool hours are from 9am to 3pm Mon-Fri) or email info@sowoodpreschool.org to come look around and meet the team!

Sowood Preschool employs a team of highly skilled and dedicated staff and is managed by a volunteer group consisting of parents, carers and members of the community.  We are a registered Charity 1166047 Sowood Preschool and Community Association

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Who to contact

Contact Name
Jo Whiteley
Contact Position
Pre-school Leader
Telephone
01422 374367 01422 374367
E-mail
[info@sowoodpreschool.org, admin@sowoodpreschool.org, jo@sowoodpreschool.org]
Website
Sowood Pre-School
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Where to go

Name
Sowood Community Centre
Address
Stainland Road
Sowood
Halifax
West Yorkshire
Postcode
HX4 9HY
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Notes

We offer a wide range of indoor activities and have an excellent outdoor play area.

There is ample on-site parking for the Preschool.

We are open term time only from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Session times are: 9:00am-12noon and 12:00noon -3:00pm.

Lunch is served within the afternoon session, hot lunch option is available or you may provide your child with a packed lunch.

Costs

£11.50  Per session am
£3.00  Per lunch
£11.50  Per session pm

Availability

Has wheelchair access
Other notes

We have a low staff turnover; We have a Level 6 Practitioner who works full time, other staff are minumum level 3 and an apprentice doing level 3

We have an amazing outdoor play area which we use whenever we can and have waterproof outdoor clothing for the children to wear.

We are a registered Charity 1166047

Inclusion Information

Has wheelchair access
Details
Works in accordance with all relevant legislation, including DDA.
Has Special Needs provision
Special Needs Experience
Special dietary needs
Asthma
Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Asperger’s Syndrome
Eczema
Details
Aims to have regard to the Code of Practice on identification and assessment of special needs and to provide a welcoming learning opportunity.
Has provision for special dietary needs
Experience
Nut allergies experience
Yes
Details
We cook our own meals from scratch each day so we have full control over the ingredients in our dishes.
Can make special cultural provisions
Details
Religious and cultural festivals etc are celebrated. Books, posters, home equipment, toys and baking all give children a certain insight into these celebrations.

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Has immediate vacancies
Details
We have places available for immediate start: Call for more information.
Updated
21/06/2023

Funded Places

Has 3 & 4 year old funding
Has 2 year old funding

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 09:00 15:00
Tuesday 09:00 15:00
Wednesday 09:00 15:00
Thursday 09:00 15:00
Friday 09:00 15:00
Facilities
Registered for 2 year old funding
Involvement in local community projects.
Secure Outdoor Play area
Visit & Outings
Accessible Parking
Sand and Water resources
Use of local facilities
Early Years Professional led care and education
Art and Craft activities
Highly qualified and established staff team
Accredited Early Education Provider
Play activities
Play Equipment for all ages
Outdoor Toys
Climbing Frame
Book Corner
Playroom
Slides
Home cooked food
Out-door Play
ICT Facilities
Outdoor Playspace
Car Parking

School Pickups

Does not offer school pickups

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
EY561596
Link to latest Ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
DatetypeOutcome
13/06/2022Re-inspection (Early Years Register)Good

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